Las Vegas, United States

15 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas

What actually deserves your hours in Las Vegas, ranked by the travelers who went.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 101 tracked Las Vegas places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Fountains of Bellagio

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Fountains of Bellagio turn a hotel lake on the Las Vegas Strip into one of the best free shows in the world.

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  2. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden

    Park & natureFree entry

    Tucked just off the Bellagio's lobby on the Las Vegas Strip, the Conservatory is a free, lavishly over-the-top indoor garden that's completely reimagined five times a year for the seasons and Lunar New Year.

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  3. KA by Cirque du Soleil

    Entertainment

    KA is a Cirque du Soleil production at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, known for its epic storytelling and innovative stagecraft.

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  4. David Copperfield

    Entertainment

    David Copperfield's live show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is a mesmerizing blend of grand illusions, storytelling, and audience participation.

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  5. Battlefield Vegas

    Entertainment

    Battlefield Vegas offers an adrenaline-pumping experience where visitors can drive and shoot authentic military vehicles and firearms.

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  6. Absinthe

    Entertainment

    Absinthe is a wildly popular Las Vegas show that defies easy categorization.

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  7. The Mentalist

    Entertainment

    The Mentalist is a captivating live entertainment experience in Las Vegas, showcasing the art of mentalism and psychological illusion.

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  8. Paranormal - The Mindreading Magic Show

    Entertainment

    Paranormal – The Mindreading Magic Show is a critically acclaimed performance that defies easy categorization.

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  9. The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort

    MarketFree entry

    The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort is a lavish indoor mall that recreates the romantic ambiance of Venice, Italy.

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  10. Zombie Burlesque

    Entertainment

    Zombie Burlesque is a one-of-a-kind theatrical production in Las Vegas that combines the art of burlesque with zombie horror and comedy.

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  11. Australia's Human Nature Sings Motown and More

    Entertainment

    Australia's Human Nature Sings Motown and More is a high-energy, crowd-pleasing show at the Sands Showroom inside The Venetian Las Vegas.

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  12. Downtown Container Park

    LandmarkFree entry

    Downtown Container Park is one of the most distinctive corners of Las Vegas, an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment complex built almost entirely out of repurposed shipping containers and…

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  13. Count's Kustoms

    MuseumFree entry

    Count's Kustoms is a renowned custom vehicle shop and museum in Las Vegas, made famous by the History Channel series 'Counting Cars'.

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  14. Miracle Mile Shops

    MarketFree entry

    Miracle Mile Shops is a sprawling retail and entertainment complex located on the Las Vegas Strip within the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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  15. Las Vegas Monorail

    Sight

    The Las Vegas Monorail is an elevated public transit system that runs behind the east side of the Las Vegas Strip, connecting major hotels, casinos, and the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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Wellness

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Off the beaten path

12 hidden gems in Las Vegas

Like Oak & Ivy and Donny Osmond Las Vegas Residency, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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After dark

15 best bars & nightlife spots

Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge and BrewDog Las Vegas lead the night.

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For the kids

14 things to do with kids

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden and more the whole crew will rate.

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Costs nothing

15 free things to do in Las Vegas

Verified free entry, Fountains of Bellagio included.

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